A “PURR-fect” First Friday Giveaway!

Isn’t it amazing how fast time flies during the summer?It’s July already! The great news is it’s already time for another giveaway!This month’s prize includes a Pete the Cat teacher tote and a Pete the Cat cloth puppet—both of which are adorable. And of course we can’t give away an empty tote, so we promise to stuff the tote with a fun assortment of books and school supplies. All that adds up to a “purr-fect” giveaway, don’t you agree?

To enter for a chance to win, simply leave your answer to the following question right here on the blog no later than Sunday, July 15, 2018. Because Pete the Cat likes to rock some mighty fab shoes, let’s talk shoes!

652 thoughts on “A “PURR-fect” First Friday Giveaway!”

My go-to teacher shoe are a pair of “clogs” that have a pair of bumblebees on them. They are supercomfy and I wear them because my classroom theme has always been
The Busy Bees! Although, I love to show up in my heels and they are my favorite, I switch into my clogs so that I don’t step on my little kiddos. My preschoolers tend to put their little hands where they really shouldn’t so better safe than sorry. I don’t mind changing into my shoes either because it kind of makes me feel like the Latina female version of Mr. Rogers.
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Colourful, comfortable shoes like converse, adidas or bright running shoes are my go to. . As a kindergarten educator we do a lot of running from place to place. Comfortable shoes are a must. Fun shoes are a bonus!

My favorite go to teacher shoes are anything that is flat, stretching, and comfortable. As a First grade teacher I need to move constantly in my classroom and throughout the building. If I wear any heels at all it doesn’t take long until I need to change into my comfortable flats. I have a pair of Skechers- Go Walk and a pair of Ryka shoes that I always rely on.

I love the Puma Vega Ballet Flat. It has a memory foam insole and flexes with your feet. It has the look of a traditional flat, but the comfort of a sneaker. I also the all the colors they come in, but usually I just stick with black! They are comparable to the Sketchers performance shoe, but seem to accommodate my lovely bunions better! (too much information, I know 🙂 )

Comfort is the first must for my teacher shoes!
I usually wear slip ons with a very slight hill.
Boots when it’s cold, sandals when it’s warm and flats when it’s in between.
Since the day can start cold and then warm up, I usually have a pair of shoes at school to change into.

Slippers! In the colder months we encourage our kids to get comfy. Off come the shoes and crazy super soft slippers come on! Love shopping for crazy slippers! Last years was little boo peeps sheeps….. on the hunt for this years school season!

I am definitely a shoe girl – I wear as many different pairs as possible, but I guess the one that I wear the most are my memory foam Skechers. I had to retire my last pair after they were well worn over the weekend, but picked up a new pair that I started breaking in today 🙂

I like flats. I buy them in every color possible to at least keep my fashion sense in tact. I also
Like them because to me it’s the closet thing to being barefoot which is the best comfort for my feet.

Since I have a fairly recent diagnosis of diabetes, my feet are an even bigger issue than ever! I’ve had good luck with Skechers or New Balance, but at the end of the day, whatever they are, they’re OFF!

What I mean about “preschool appropriate” is that Dansko have so many fun colors, material, and designs. My favorite pair colorful look like pen marker designs. The other great thing about them is if you get paint, glue, or other spills, you can just wipe them off!

My go to teacher shoe is anything from flat boots, to sneakers to flip flops. I work in a preschool, so anything goes as we are on the floor alot. It depends on my mood and what is on the agenda for that day!

My go to shoes are anything comfy. During the colder months, a pair of good tennis shoes or boots. In the warmer months, sandals. As much as I’m on my feet, cushiony is a must, so I always look for good quality, no matter what I wear.

Skechers, as well as any other shoes with a sole that is cushioned but not flimsy! As a K teacher, I am up and down all day, and I need a shoe that is comfortable and easy to move around in without it falling off!

Rocking in my new white school shoes! Working at a preschool they get covered in all sorts of things. Just like Pete’s! But do I cry? Goodness No! Would be honored to win, my preschools are in love with Pete right now!

My go to work shoes are Merrell Mix Master Move Glide Trail-Running Shoes. I have them in 10 different color combinations so far ????. They go with everything and help me stay one step ahead of my kiddos!

Alegria shoes come in great colors , texture and pattern. They are very comfortable and accommodate wide feet. I especially love the ones that resemble splattered paint. I teach art and my students love Pete the Cat! I have been known to wear flip flops in the warm months!

My go-to shoes are sneakers. They give me support all day and I need that for prek! Plus I have to teach my own gym class twice a week, so that comes in handy to wear sneakers. Besides, we tell our students sneakers are best to wear to school, no flip flops or crocs, so if I tell my kids no flip flops or crocs, then I won’t wear flip flops or crocs. It’s only fair.

My go to teacher shoes are the comfort plus ballet flats at Payless! they are super affordable and I have them in about 10 different colors! They are the only flats I can wear comfortably due to hip issues and they curve to support my feet perfectly!

My fave teacher shoe is a pair of crocs or Clark’s. So comfy and looks great too. And my kids love Pete the cat and when anyone wears there converse sneakers, they are wearing their “Pete the cat shoes.”

I’m always looking for a good go to shoe….I have found some very comfortable croc sandals….they have the croc bottom with elastic straps on the to of the foot…cute and very comfortable. I also love any shoe with memory foam….but I will be checking out some of the brands I see teachers commenting about on here. Thanks for sharing everyone! Oh….and I ????Pete the Cat books….I have a real live Pete the Cat at my house….he’s my sweety Pete and I actually read him Pete the Cat books….I know weird but my students love when I share photos of me reading to him!

We don’t wear shoes in the classroom (socks only), but do go outside and need to slip shoes on quickly, so I wear Propet TravelActiv Slip-On. I wear WW shoes, so Propet shoes and sandals are my favorites. Very comfortable and long-lasting. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

I wear comfortable shoes, mostly flats with inserts. I love wearing skechers on days I can pass them off. Teachers are on their feet constantly especially in lower grades. I teach Pre- k and dont even sit at my desk except to mark.attendance on my.laptaop each morning. My class loves Pete the Cat and I love Mailbox. I still have every issue and use them constantly.

I love wearing Crocs! They are so comfortable and I can kick them off easily if I need to! I teachpreschool children with disabilities and need to be able to take off running from time to dinner! My students really love Pete the Cat and Pete has been our classroom theme for the last two years.

My go to teacher shoes are anything comfortable, glittery and fun,like ballerina flats, adidas, converse and my running shoes. I’m a preschool teacher and spend the day moving around and running. Fun and bright shoes are always a plus!

My new shoes are Nike Air 270, they really help my heels and they make all day standing on hard floors easier!!! I have spent most of June turning my K4 room into a Pete the Cat room. When I decided it was time for a redo I knew I needed to pick something I loved so it was Pete The Cat!!! Everything is lovely and I am going to be starting out a new year in a bright and cheery new room—dedicated to the one I love—Pete!!! ????????

A black loafer that I buy at Payless. They are so comfortable! They are cheap, so the don’t last as long as I would like, but they are the most comfortable shoe I have ever found that looks good with dress pants!

My go to teacher shoes are my flats. Kind of flats. They go with everything and I’m comfortable in them. Working with my kinder kids is also easier in flats. But ever since I hurt my foot I have to wear my Brooks tennis. They help with my foot but they aren’t very stylish. Lol

My favorite go-to teacher shoes are the ballet wedges from Faded Glory at Walmart. They are amazingly comfortable and affordable at around $15. The memory foam insoles are perfect for long periods of standing or walking and since they slip on, they’re convenient and a real time-saver.

Since teacher budget means cheap shoes, I go for flats from Payless. The trick is to buy one size too big, or a width size up. It’ll be awkward for a minute until you get used to it, but your feet will thank you when you can slip them off under your table or when they swell and you still have room! Plus, you can cheaply add memory foam inserts! Smarter (and cheaper!), not harder! 😉

My go to footwear is anything that is sparkly! I have silver sequin sneakers. I have gold Sperry sneakers and I have black sequin sneakers! My preschoolers, boys and girls love seeing what sparkly shoes I’m wearing for the day!

My go-to teacher shoe are my TOMS shoes. I have them in a bunch of different colors to go with every outfit. I wear them all year round. I love how comfortable they are as well as giving kids shoes that need them with every pair I buy!

My go to shoes were always flats. Now after 30 years of being on my feet it has to be shoes that my custom orthotics fit into. Toms and are great for the warmer months and riding boots or loafers for cooler months.

I wear any shoes. I teach at a Hutterite Colony and everyone, teachers & students alike wear the slippers that the mothers & grandmothers make. I get a number of pairs every Christmas and throughout the year.

I have two pairs of shoes from Hot Chocolate Designs that I LOVE! One pair looks like world maps, the other like a composition notebook (one foot looks like the cover, the other like inside paper). They are both super cute and comfortable too!!

Luckily, we have the freedom to wear most anything we want. My go-to is Sanük yoga slings. So comfy! I’ve been pregnant for two of the last three school years, so my chubby preggo feet needed something squishy and open!

My go to teacher shoes are slip on sneakers. I am always on the go and also on the run with interesting things to do with children and fun activities. They are also flexible and comfortable so that my feet do not hurt or ache. And that is also a plus. ????

My go to teacher shoes are slip on sneakers. I am always on the go and also on the run with interesting things to do with children and fun activities. They are also flexible and comfortable so that my feet do not hurt or ache. And that is also a plus. ????

I love wearing my Birkenstocks or Tom’s! Although, I’ve always wanted a pair of Tieks, I hear they’re amazing when you are on your feet all day. Being a SPED teacher and having to often lift students, supportive shoes are a must!

My first classroom position, Kindergarten, I started the year with comfortable sandals then comfortable shoes. When the middle of the year came about, a surprise broken ankle, well, one cast and one shoe. End of year I celebrated with my favorite, back to sandles.

I live in Arizona. My teacher shoe is ABEO Fantine sandals. They have support and fit my foot style, without being too warm. They are about $100 and will last most of the school year. I have the copper colored ones, so they are dressy enough to wear with skirts.

My best go to shoes are a good pair of Nikes. I teach preschoolers all day in which I am on my feet for the majority of the day. I have tried several different brands, but always come back to Nike. Oh by the way, I LOVE Pete the cat. We had a family fun night and every food item, games, pictures, and activities were all Pete the Cat related. Both the children and the parents loved it.

My go to school shoes must be comfy, I’m on my feet all during the day Monday -Friday. I like to dance, exercise, and play with my children in class or outside. Catch the runaways, or a child needs quick help. There is no down time for my feet. So I got to be on my best toezies everyday.

I have to wear tennis shoes. I have one pair of Nikes and several pair of New Balance. In order to look more professional, I get them in different colors.
I love my white shoes.! I love my brown shoes! I love my black shoes! I love my gray shoes!

Sandals and flip flops… not the most supportive but if I can’t be barefoot it’s the next best thing for me! In the fall/winter I generally wear boots (some warm, some tall and cute)… one day I’m sure I’ll need support but for now I can still wear whatever I enjoy!

My go to teacher shoes include a pair of broken in Converse All Stars, with paint splatters on them, for those messy art days and action packed outdoor play times. I also love my Roxy slip-on with memory foam inserts, especially for field trips. I am an Education Coordinator/toddler teacher with a center that serves families with children aged birth to 10. When my schedule requires me to visit several classrooms in a day, I wear my New Balance sneakers.

My favorite teacher shoes are SKECHERS, they have good memory foam and are great on slips, and they come in so many Style and colors.
I am always on the move with my Pre K students. I will Love my Pete the Cat tote bag, and we will love ❤️ having Pete the Cat in our Classroom.

I wear Alegrias mostly. They have great support and form to your feet. I have them in sandals, flats and mary janes. For trainers I wear Hokas. if I wear anything else I have to wear powerstep insoles. Gotta love those cement floors!

I love Sketchers Memory Foam shoes!!! They are super comfy and stylish and give me the support I need to move around and interact with my students in the classroom. And they are pretty reasonably priced too!!!

My go to depends on the season. Summer is my mesh yoga shoes thin and airy. Spring and fall is my gray running sneakers. In Winter it’s very icy where I live so, I wear snow boots. If it happens to be snowing I put snow chains on my boots.

My go-to teacher shoe would have to be my Nike’s and TOMS! TOMS for the warmer weather. They support my feet and are breathable in the warm weather. My Nike’s always
provide my feet with the perfect support and leave me feet feeling great all day.

Because I have feet trouble, I have been using Avia sneakers. Currently I am wearing one Avia sparkly pink shoe on my left feet, on the right side I have an aircast boot for at least another month. Once I can replace the boot, I will be wearing a post surgery shoe of some sort. Once I feel abel to drive safely, I can wear the Avia shoe on the right foot, taking the boot on and off as I need it for weight bearing protection.

I have two go to teacher shoes, the first are my black and white converse they are great on my feet when I am running around doing activities with the kids. The other are my Nike running shoes and those are even better for me when we have big school wide events.

My “go-to” teacher shoes are my Asics running shoes. They give me the support I need, to be on my feet all day. It also helps that I don’t have to change my shoes when I go walking at lunch; or out for P.E. With my kids, because I’m already in tennies. They’re not fancy; but I’m fine with them being part of my “kindergarten casual” wardrobe. ☺️❤️

My go to shoes are anything cute, stylish, comfortable, and flat! When I first started teaching kindergarten 17 years ago, I wore stiletto heels every day!!!!! Eeeeek! What was I thinking??!! Now my shoes must be cute, colorful, sparkly, but definitely flat!!!!

My teacher go to shoes are any type of Dansko. I’ve been wearing them for years and when you teacher first grade and kindergarten you need to be quick,comfy, and flexible!! I’d received them in a heartbeat to anyone!!

Anything FLAT! My FAVORITE is a pair of black Dr. Scholls that I have had for an eternity! (My husband begs me to get rid of them because they are so worn, but they are so broken in and comfy that they feel like slippers!)

I think my favorite shoes are my Skechers sandals. They are black criss cross wedges with memory foam instep. I could wear them everyday, however I live and teach in New England, snow and ice aren’t the greatest for sandals, so my winter favorites are my Ugg boots

I am a tennis shoe gal. I get to work a little bit early because I have to drop off my daughter right across the street at the high school. I take a walk, and then I’m good for the rest of the day. My feet and legs really do need the support.

I rock a pair if Ariat Heritage RT Paddock boots. Since spraining my ankle last year I need the ankle support, plus Ariats are woman owned and have great arch support too! Not to mention my arch support system fits the best in these boots. My lovely mother buys me a new pair every Christmas and I then wear the old pair to the barn to ride and care for my horse so I get to wear them twice as long.

American eagle womens Rachel slouch boots from Payless shoes. Comfortable, kept most sand out, water and milk splash resistant, easy to wipe down, no lacing up and at $20 a pair with a BOGO half off sale I got them in two colors (black and brown) Best shoe purchase I’ve ever made. Plus the shoes are basically named after me.

When I rock my school shoes – I wear sketchers flip flops in the spring/summer. And sketchers flats in the winter. I also wear boots in the winter – but always flats. Not sure how anyone could have heels when teaching Kindergarten?? ????‍♀️????

I have a cyst on a nerve in the bottom of my foot. Standing all day is torture. My Bjorn’s or any of my sneakers with my special insert are the best things to combat the pain. Average anywhere from 15K-20K steps a day, so they have to be good! 🙂

My go-to teacher shoes are my converse sneakers! I love all the funky patterns and colors….especially my mustache ones. I also lean towards tennis shoes if I’m not feeling converse. I mean I’m a preschool teacher, being comfortable is imperative!

My go to shoes are anything low heel. I like flat boots in the winter and sandals and sneakers in the spring. As I get older it has to be about the comfort. I have to have something that will not hurt my feet all day. I don’t know how some teachers wear high heels to school. Just looking at them make my feet hurt lol.

My go to work shoes are anything flat. I only wear slippers or flip flops in my house and only flats at work unless it’s PTC when I’ll be sitting. I really don’t like wearing shoes. If my students are out of the classroom my feet are out of my shoes!

My favorite is black ballet flats! Black goes with any outfit and they are also super comfortable and durable! They also are ideal given that we are on our feet for a large portion of the day & they also are very easy to clean!!

My favorite go to teacher shoes are KEDS. I have several colors that I can match most of my outfits. If the outfit is too dressy for KEDS then I switch to TOMS – I have several colors of them as well. ????

Being a Kindergarten teacher, I need to be up and moving all day. I am a huge fan of Sketchers. Last year I purchased Skechers Performance Women’s Go Walk 4 Pursuit Walking Shoe. I am sold! Most comfortable shoes ever!

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